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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.98, 3,555.09 and 1,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.98, 3,555.09 and 1,215.54 is: 1,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.98 : 3,555.09 = 1,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.98/3,555.09 = 1,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.98x = 3,555.09 × 1,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.98x = 4,321,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,354.10/2,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.14

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